NBC, Peacock and E! announced that Simu Liu will host the 2024 People’s Choice Awards in February, posting on its socials: “
Mark your calendars @simuliu is hosting the People’s Choice Awards on 2/18! Oh yeah, and he’s also nominated for Movie Performance of the year! 
Save the date to tune in for a legendary night, only on @nbc, @peacock & @eentertainment! #PCAs”
Liu, who played a ‘Ken’ in Barbie, is best known for starring in Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. He is also nominated in the Movie Performance category for his role in Barbie. The People’s Choice Awards is a fan-voted awards show recognizing entertainers in film, television, music and more. New categories this year include Male Country Artist, Female Country Artist, Male Latin Artist, Female Latin artist and Concert Tour, with voting currently open.
Liu said in a press release: “I’m so grateful to have been asked to step up to the hosting plate for the 2024 ‘People’s Choice Awards’. It’s exciting to celebrate this incredible year in pop culture, and to do so with the incredible fans that make what we do possible.” NBCUniversal Entertainment EVP of live events and specials Jen Neal added: “We’re thrilled to have Simu Liu host the 2024 ‘People’s Choice Awards.’ As a fan-favorite tour de force in Hollywood, Simu’s limitless charm and connection to fans perfectly embody the spirit of this awards show.”
The 49th annual People’s Choice Awards will take place Feb. 18 at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif., and air at 8 p.m. EST on NBC, Peacock and E!
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